“Undaunted by the Fight” New Student Orientation 2021 Spelman College, a historically Black college and global leader in the education of women of African descent, is dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and the intellectual, creative, ethical and leadership development of its students. Spelman empowers the whole person to engage the many cultures of the world and inspires a commitment to positive social change (Spelman College Mission Statement). The mission of the New Student Orientation Program (NSO) complements the College’s mission as it introduces new students to the academic, social, and cultural community of Spelman College. The NSO Program seeks to • facilitate the smooth transition of new students, including transfer, international, domestic exchange, and Pauline E. Drake scholars to the Spelman community; • introduce all students to Spelman’s educational mission, history and unique opportunities; • provide academic advisement and course registration; • aid students in understanding their responsibilities as members of the Spelman College academic and social communities; • provide all new students with opportunities for social and recreational activities that develop sisterhood and supportive networks and that foster a sense of school pride. **Events for the Class of 2024 denoted by **C’2024 Spelman New Student Orientation 2021 “Undaunted by the Fight” You are expected to attend all programs and activities; they will help you successfully navigate the Spelman College experience. All changes to the New Student Orientation schedule will be posted in the Guidebook app, on the mySpelman portal under the tab New Student Orientation and sent via Spelman email. (Note: NSO includes activities for new first-time students, transfer and Pauline E. Drake students, and returning sophomores.) Tuesday and Wednesday, August 10- 11, 2021 9:00 am – 3:00 pm New Student Check-in and Move-In Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby Academic Center Lobby Students will select their move-in times via Housing and must be financially and medically cleared to move into the Residence Halls. Representatives from the following offices will be available. Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby Academic Center • Financial Aid Office • Housing and Residence Life • Office of Undergraduate Studies • Student Accounts/Cashier • Student Health Services Wednesday, August 11, 2021 8:00 am – 9:50 am Transfer and Pauline E Drake (PED) Student Check-in Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby Academic Center Lobby 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Transfer and PED Student Orientation Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby Academic Center, Lower Level 32 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm PAL Sister Chat Meet your PAL on the Oval – All PAL Families Peer Assistant Leaders (PALs) will address important student questions and concerns. This time will also be used to disseminate updates about New Student Orientation schedule changes. New students will be able to communicate any needs and/or challenges. New students are encouraged to check the mySpelman portal for information regarding their Peer Assistant leader, their contact information and the assigned classrooms for future meetings. 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Residence Hall Building Meetings for Residents of Abby, Howard Harreld, and Living Learning Center 1 – online format Join your resident director (RD) and resident advisors (RA’s) for important information about living on campus and making the most of your residential experience. *Log in information will be shared via email before this event. 8:30pm – 10:30 pm Virtual Residence Hall Building Meetings for Residents of Manley, Morehouse James and Living Learning Center 2 – online format Join your resident director (RD) and resident advisors (RA’s) for important information about living on campus and making the most of your residential experience. *Log in information will be shared via email before this event. Imagine | Invent | Ascend 2 Spelman New Student Orientation 2021 “Undaunted by the Fight” Thursday, August 12, 2021 7:30 am – 8:50 am Commuter Student Check-In Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby Academic Center Lobby 9:00 am – 9:50 am Campus Health and Safety Protocols Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby Academic Center Auditorium Representatives from Student Affairs discuss COVID protocols and what is expected from students. 10:00 am – 10:50 am Focus on Community, Crime, Safety and Security Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby Academic Center Auditorium ALL NEW STUDENTS This overview will address topics all new students need to know to be safe. Highlights include recognizing common dangers in the AUC community, traveling safely on MARTA, observing campus emergency procedures, and combating sexual assaults and identity theft. 11:00 am – 11:50 am Title IX & Violence Prevention & Intervention at Spelman Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby Academic Center Auditorium This introductory session is designed to educate and raise awareness about sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking and other related issues on college campuses. Students will also learn how to be active bystanders, report violations and identify where to get support and assistance on and off campus. 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch Oval Transfer and PED Students Luncheon (by invitation only) 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm Library Orientation (by PAL families – green and magenta) Woodruff Library Library staff will provide a tour of the Robert W. Woodruff Library and assist students with establishing their library accounts, which will enable them to check out materials and access electronic resources remotely. 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Library Orientation (by PAL families – blue and orange) Woodruff Library 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Dinner Oval 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm When and Where I Enter Sisters Chapel (overflow Science Center 134, 130, 233, 230, BDT Suites Cafeteria, and Cosby Auditorium) Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell will officially welcome new students into the Spelman community during this exuberant, opening program, which illuminates the history, traditions and talents of Spelman students and the Spelman College standards of excellence. Imagine | Invent | Ascend 3 Spelman New Student Orientation 2021 “Undaunted by the Fight” 7:40 pm – 8:00 pm Closing Celebration: And Now the Journey Begins Oval Each student enters the gates of Spelman to begin the next phase of their journey into adulthood. This program will celebrate the parent and student’s transition to Spelman College. Parents and families will participate in a ceremonial commitment that proclaims their support of their Spelman student as they journey to become Spelmanites. 8:15 pm – 9:30 pm Sisterhood is Global/ Leadership Night: Civically Engaged, Academically and Socially Empowered Sisters Chapel An introduction to Class Council, Collaborative Greek Council, Miss Spelman and Her Court, PULSE Programming Board, Residence Hall Association (RHA), and Student Government Association (SGA) roles on campus. Meet Spelmanites from across the globe. Friday, August 13, 2021 **9:00 am – 3:00 pm Returning Student Move-In ** 10:00 am – 11:00 pm Academic Departments and Academic Support Services Fair (PAL families - blue and orange) Biology – Beverly Daniel Tatum (BDT) Suites Cafeteria Health Science, Environmental Science (Public Health, Environmental Health), and Environmental Studies – Science Center Atrium and NASA Auditorium Computer Science, Chemistry & Biochemistry (Food Studies), Mathematics, Physics- Science Center Concourse, 2nd Floor Psychology – Sisters Chapel Political Science – LLCI, Conference Room and Lobby area Dance, Music, Theatre & Performance, Art, Art History (Curatorial Studies), Documentary Filmmaking, Photography (Interactive Media), and English (Film and Visual Culture), History, International Studies (Japan Studies, Asian Studies), Philosophy, Religious Studies, and World Languages – Upper and Lower Manley and Patio Economics (Management & Organization), Sociology & Anthropology, Education Studies, Early Childhood Education – Upper Manley 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Academic Departments and Academic Support Services Fair (PAL families - green and magenta families) Biology – Beverly Daniel Tatum (BDT) Suites Cafeteria Health Science, Environmental Science (Public Health, Environmental Health), and Environmental Studies – Science Center Atrium and NASA Auditorium Computer Science, Chemistry & Biochemistry (Food Studies), Mathematics, Physics- Science Center Concourse, 2nd Floor Psychology – Sisters Chapel Political Science – LLCI, Conference Room and Lobby area Dance, Music, Theatre & Performance, Art, Art History (Curatorial Studies), Documentary Filmmaking, Photography (Interactive Media), and English (Film and Visual Culture), History, International Studies (Japan Studies, Asian Studies), Philosophy, Religious Studies, and World Languages – Upper and Lower Manley and Patio Imagine | Invent | Ascend 4 Spelman New Student Orientation 2021 “Undaunted by the Fight” Economics (Management & Organization), Sociology & Anthropology, Education Studies, Early Childhood Education – Upper Manley The Fair provides an opportunity to meet faculty in academic departments and learn more about the requirements, benefits and opportunities related to your academic area of interest. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Math Placement Exam (only for students who failed to complete prior to move-in) – advanced registration required. 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